Bailiff

Duties

• Arranging the courtroom for jury trials and possibly magistrate court.
• Ensuring security of the courtroom to ensure an adequate setting, functional equipment, courtroom decorum, and safety.
• Attending to the needs of the jury to ensure proper procedures and processes are followed during and before trial.
• Carrying out directives issued by the judge during court proceedings to ensure proper procedures and protocol.
• Performing other work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• No formal education or experience is required.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required for employment.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Knowledge of courtroom procedures and decorum.
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Understand oral and written instructions;
• Remember court dates and schedules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Knowledge of courtroom procedures and decorum.
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Understand oral and written instructions;
• Remember court dates and schedules.